You are my golden finger

Jiangcheng, a thousand-year-old city full of charm and stories, is like a shining pearl inlaid in the land of the southwest. When you step into this ancient city, it seems as if you have traveled through the tunnel of time and entered a dreamlike world.

He Liangqing led a group of people into the ancient city from the south gate. The first thing that caught their eyes was the ancient and magnificent waterwheel. It turned slowly, as if telling the long history of the ancient city.

Walking along the stone road, we soon arrived at Sifang Street, the center of the ancient city and the most bustling and prosperous.

There are shops on both sides of the street, selling a wide variety of specialty goods, including exquisite handicrafts and colorful ethnic costumes.

“Wow, this bag has beautiful embroidery!”

"The waistcoat design of that dress is quite unique!"

Xiajia, Xinlan and Anan were very excited when they saw these handicrafts and ethnic costumes, and they immediately started a heated discussion.

There are many snack shops and restaurants around Sifang Street, all of which serve some special Naxi food. The aroma is so fragrant that people can't help but stop and taste it.

The group continued forward and came to Qiyi Street. This street extends all the way to the south gate of Jiangcheng and is the only way to Mu Mansion and Zhongyi Market. The street still retains the ancient architectural style, with wooden doors and windows and mottled walls, all revealing traces of time.

He Liangqing took everyone into the Mu Mansion, a magnificent building located in a corner of the ancient city. Walking into the Mu Mansion was like walking into an ancient palace. The buildings in the mansion were magnificent with carved beams and painted rafters, showing the splendor and glory of the Mu chieftain family.

Qi Jinghao and Ming Ruyue turned a blind eye, as if they were not curious at all.

"Sister Ruyue, are you familiar with this place?" An An couldn't help but ask curiously.

"This is the branch of Seven Star Pavilion in Jiangcheng. Ask your brother Hao if he is familiar with it?" Ming Ruyue said with a smile.

"Oh, you two are still hiding this from everyone! You are so loyal!" An An said sarcastically.

Climbing to the top of the Mu Mansion, you can overlook the entire Jiangcheng. The houses with green tiles and white walls are scattered in an orderly manner, and the Yunlong Snow Mountain in the distance complements each other, forming a beautiful picture.

Everyone was preparing to stay overnight at the Mu Mansion. Captain Mu had made preparations in advance and served a variety of Jiangcheng delicacies to the table, perfectly catering to the psychology of the foodies.

“The Jiangcheng cured pork ribs are made by marinating pork ribs with a large amount of salt. After being marinated for about fifteen days, they are dried for one to three months to make them full of cured flavor. The cured pork ribs hotpot is the ultimate delicacy.” Ming Ruyue is a foodie who knows a lot about food. She introduces each dish to everyone.

"This is Pipa meat, also known as pork fat, which is a favorite food of the Mosuo, Pumi, Naxi and other ethnic groups. The pig is slaughtered and its internal organs and bones are removed. Salt and pepper are sprinkled in the abdominal cavity, and then it is sutured and marinated into a complete cured pig, which looks like a pipa."

Yuehe picked up a piece of meat fried with chili peppers and garlic leaves and put it in her mouth and chewed it. The aroma of the bacon made her squint her eyes in satisfaction.

The others didn't bother to talk, they just kept eating, taking turns to pick up a bite.

"This baba is delicious, fragrant and crispy." Qinglan couldn't help but praise it while eating the baba.

"Baba is a unique food of the Naxi ethnic group. It is made from fine wheat flour and the Yunlong Snow Mountain spring water is added to make the dough. It is then rolled, oiled, and sprinkled with ingredients. It is baked in a frying pan over low heat until golden brown. It has excellent color, aroma, and taste."

"Chicken bean jelly is also a signature snack in Jiangcheng. It can be eaten cold or hot. When eaten cold, it is marinated and mixed with various condiments, which makes it look delicious. When eaten hot, the jelly is fried on both sides in a pan, and then spicy, sour and other condiments are added to make it rich in flavor. Now everyone is eating it hot."

During the meal, a dish called rice sausage was served. This rice sausage is made of pig blood, glutinous rice and various spices in a certain ratio and stuffed into processed pig intestines. After steaming, it is cut into thin slices and fried until both sides are golden brown. It is very fragrant.

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After eating and drinking, Ming Ruyue and the shopping-loving people headed towards Jiangcheng again.

The alleys in Jiangcheng are also unique. The narrow alleys are winding and twisting, like a maze, which makes people full of desire to explore. The houses on both sides of the alley are quaint, and some of them have flowers placed at the door, adding warmth and romance to the alley.

Walking in the alleys, you can occasionally hear the melodious Naxi ancient music coming from a corner. The soothing melody can bring a moment of peace to people's hearts.

The Jiangcheng at night is even more charming. Bonfires are lit in many places, and the atmosphere is very lively. There are bursts of singing and laughter, and the Naxi people here fully release their enthusiasm.

And in some quiet corners, you can still feel the tranquility and peace of the ancient city. The moonlight shines on the stone road, as if covering the ancient city with a layer of silver gauze.

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Coming out of the Mu Mansion, not far away was Lion Mountain. Everyone climbed up the stairs. Yue and the other two were a little out of breath, but they were no longer as embarrassed as they were at the beginning of the climb.

When we reached the top of the mountain, the view in front of us suddenly became clear, making everyone feel that all the hard work was worth it.

Standing on the observation deck of Lion Rock, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Jiangcheng. The continuous roofs, the criss-crossing streets, and the bustling crowds all make you feel the vitality and vigor of the ancient city.

"Luhu Lake is known as the 'Pearl of the Plateau'. The water is crystal clear, the mountains are lush and green, and the lake is dotted with islands. You have broadened your horizons." Qi Jinghao joked with everyone.

"Tiger Leaping Gorge is the largest canyon along the Yangtze River. It runs between the Haba Snow Mountain and the Yunlong Snow Mountain, and got its name from the legend of a tiger leaping over the Jiangxin Stone to cross the river." He Liangqing was acting as a tour guide at the moment.

"Sister Jin said that the formation of Tiger Leaping Gorge was mainly due to strong crustal movement. In the long geological history, geological plates have been constantly colliding and squeezing, causing the crust in this area to rise continuously. At the same time, rivers have been constantly cutting and eroding, eventually forming the deep and spectacular canyon landforms of today." An An brought his sister Jin out again. He will never forget her no matter where he goes.

As we approached Tiger Leaping Gorge cautiously, we could hear the thunderous sound of water, which shocked everyone who approached it. The turbulent river rushed down, stirring up layers of white waves, and the momentum was like a huge army charging into battle.

The huge rocks are looming in the river, as if telling the vicissitudes of time and the ingenuity of nature. The sun shines on the river, the waves are sparkling, and the surrounding green mountains and green waters complement each other, forming a beautiful picture.

Finally, we visited Black Dragon Pond, which is quiet and beautiful, with a clear lake and a bridge across it, and a magnificent view of the Yunlong Snow Mountain in the distance.

"It's time to go back. After resting in the capital for a few days, we'll go back to Hangzhou. The Hangzhou Tourism Festival in June is coming again, let's go make some money!"

Ming Ruoyue waved her hand with great heroic spirit!